Transforming and Relevant: Military Police in the Operating Forces-A Paradigm Shift for the Future

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the organizational structure, doctrine, employment practices, and future capabilities of the MP in the operating forces. This inquiry hopes to make three contributions. First, by presenting the MP background and problems that are inherent within its structure, it will enable the reader to make comparisons and draw conclusions based on past practices and perceptions. The second goal is to create a greater awareness of how policy decisions, operational needs assessments, and doctrinal changes have better equipped the MP. Third, this analysis seeks to examine the MP and operators relationship in the context of future employment practices and possible alternatives to maximize capabilities. In the final analysis, this study will illustrate how MP support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) came from obscurity to a possible force multiplier, and a rich source of lessons for MP professionals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA401173

Entities

People

  • Grant V. Frey

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Antiterrorism
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design